Amelite

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Amelite is a 2D platformer that will challenge your creativity in this new take on a classic genre. Create your own path as the power of drawing platforms is in YOUR hands. Find yourself at the bottom of an abandoned and mystical tower, overgrown by dangerous crystals. With the help of a peculiar creature, climb your way to the top through an ever challenging environment, and find your way ho…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story3 positive mentions

The game features a unique mechanic of creating your own platforms, which adds a creative twist to the gameplay.
Levels have a good difficulty progression, introducing new mechanics that keep the experience interesting.
The graphics and sound design are charming and pleasant, reflecting the love put into the game's development.

Level design feels unengaging, with slow-moving elements and a lack of variety that can lead to player disinterest.
Punishing mechanics and frustrating hitboxes create an unfair difficulty spike, particularly in level 19.
The narrative struggles due to an unlikable protagonist and weak character dynamics, undermining emotional engagement.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of potential and frustration, with level design criticized for being unengaging and mechanics that can feel punishing rather than challenging. While the unique platform-drawing mechanic offers creative opportunities and a good difficulty progression, issues like clunky controls and lackluster audio detract from the overall experience. With refinement in mechanics and level design, the game could appeal more to players, especially those interested in speedrunning.
- “Levels have a good difficulty progression and new mechanics are introduced throughout the game so it stays interesting.”
- “This is a fantastic platformer, with a creative use of a cool mechanic.”
- “It has a very unique mechanic of drawing your platforms which can allow for some creative gameplay.”
- “Punishing mechanics, like falling into a lower area, further frustrate rather than challenge players.”
- “Level 19 is particularly punishing because the player mechanics actively work against progression, creating an unfair difficulty spike.”
- “The drawn line mechanic feels visually and mechanically clunky, with two-way collision adding unnecessary frustration.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's story is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its calming narrative and well-written elements, others find it hindered by an unlikable protagonist and weak character dynamics. Overall, the storytelling is noted for its charm and progression, but it could benefit from stronger character development to enhance player connection.
- “A cute little platformer with a very calming story to tell and a small twist, which is you creating your own platforms.”
- “Amelite plays great and has smooth movement, beautiful graphics and a well-written story (with a very fitting soundtrack).”
- “The story is short but sweet and the levels have a nice progression.”
- “The story struggles to connect due to the unlikable protagonist and weak character dynamics.”
- “If the mechanics and storytelling are polished, this game could attract the sales and recognition it deserves.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise the soundtrack for its quality and fitting nature, others find it underwhelming and lacking the dynamic qualities necessary to enhance gameplay. Suggestions for improvement include a more responsive soundtrack that adapts to gameplay intensity. Overall, the sound design is generally well-received alongside the game's visuals and movement.
- “Great music, sound design, and visuals, and the movement feels very clean.”
- “Amelite plays great and has smooth movement, beautiful graphics, and a well-written story with a very fitting soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is underwhelming and lacks the dynamic qualities needed to complement gameplay.”
- “Incorporate a more dynamic soundtrack that changes based on gameplay intensity or player progress.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the beautiful visuals, smooth movement, and overall aesthetic quality, others criticize the blocky design and low-resolution obstacles. The sound design and music are consistently praised, contributing to a pleasant overall experience.
- “The graphics and sound design are very pleasant, and you can tell right from the opening cutscene that a lot of love went into making it.”
- “Great music, sound design, and visuals, and the movement feels very clean.”
- “Amelite plays great and has smooth movement, beautiful graphics, and a well-written story (with a very fitting soundtrack).”
- “Aesthetically speaking, the game is way too blocky, and the obstacles are too low-res.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is diminished by the protagonist's ungrateful attitude, making it challenging for players to connect with them and reducing the effectiveness of the ending's emotional payoff.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is relatively short but offers high replayability due to its design for speedrunning and the presence of engaging achievements to pursue.
- “It's pretty short but has high replayability as it's designed to be speedrun, and there are interesting achievements to work for.”